One in The Body of Christ
God In Me
Today is May 12th, 2008. For several nights, I have not been able to sleep well. The major factor in this is the fact that my body is going through some hormonal changes. I already know that to alleviate some of this nightly discomfort, I have to eat the right things and get my body moving (as in daily exercise).
When I got to work today, I cried my heart out. Sure, part of it was due to my disappointment at the fact that my adult children (and/or their children) didn't phone me yesterday for Mother's Day. Sure, I was a little disappointed but I've had greater disappointments that didn't make me CRY. I think that I was also thrown a little off kilter because things have seemed a little "off" between my husband and me for the past couple days. The marriage had been going so well...and I'd really been enjoying the harmony at home. However, the greater issue (believe it or not) is the fact that I have had so many restless nights lately. One thing that I know about me is that I NEED sleep in order to be at my best mentally, emotionally and even physically.
The thing that has helped dry my tears and get me back on track this morning is remembering that GOD LIVES IN ME. That I am created in His image, I am a reflection of Him and that Holy Spirit dwells in me. My logic is that if Holy Spirit dwells in me, then God Himself dwells in me. Therefore, my body is simply a host to the Spirit of God.
So, YES!!! I am human. YES!!! I may cry or feel down for a moment, but Christ came that I might have life and have it more abundantly. Moreover, God has set before me this day a choice between life and death. I have decided to choose life...(and that more abundantly). So, the tears are dry and I have made a whole new commitment to get this body moving, continue to be conscience of what I put in this body and spend more time getting to know He Who Lives In Me.
I am convinced that God would love to ENJOY HIMSELF in me as He expresses Himself (who He is) to the world through me. I am further convinced that I desire that wholeheartedly as well. I read somewhere that "the things you desire, desire you!" Alright then, that settles it.
Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts today.
When I got to work today, I cried my heart out. Sure, part of it was due to my disappointment at the fact that my adult children (and/or their children) didn't phone me yesterday for Mother's Day. Sure, I was a little disappointed but I've had greater disappointments that didn't make me CRY. I think that I was also thrown a little off kilter because things have seemed a little "off" between my husband and me for the past couple days. The marriage had been going so well...and I'd really been enjoying the harmony at home. However, the greater issue (believe it or not) is the fact that I have had so many restless nights lately. One thing that I know about me is that I NEED sleep in order to be at my best mentally, emotionally and even physically.
The thing that has helped dry my tears and get me back on track this morning is remembering that GOD LIVES IN ME. That I am created in His image, I am a reflection of Him and that Holy Spirit dwells in me. My logic is that if Holy Spirit dwells in me, then God Himself dwells in me. Therefore, my body is simply a host to the Spirit of God.
So, YES!!! I am human. YES!!! I may cry or feel down for a moment, but Christ came that I might have life and have it more abundantly. Moreover, God has set before me this day a choice between life and death. I have decided to choose life...(and that more abundantly). So, the tears are dry and I have made a whole new commitment to get this body moving, continue to be conscience of what I put in this body and spend more time getting to know He Who Lives In Me.
I am convinced that God would love to ENJOY HIMSELF in me as He expresses Himself (who He is) to the world through me. I am further convinced that I desire that wholeheartedly as well. I read somewhere that "the things you desire, desire you!" Alright then, that settles it.
Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts today.
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Comment by Kingdom of God on May 19, 2008 at 9:58am -
We love you Shirley and stand in agreement that your marriage is strong in Jesus name and your body is whole and functioning according to its purpose..A wonderful pastor I know says that love is not an emotion, but an action. So wake up everyday asking yourself, what action can I choose to improve my marriage today...Don't give up on the kids just yet, I'm sorry for your pain and their thoughtless actions, but hopefully they show their appreciation during the rest of the year. ...Sometimes we can let these man-made holidays dictate to us how we should feel, what we should do and what we should receive from others such as Valentine's day, Christmas, etc.
The God that lives in you says that you are never alone and loved unconditionally!
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